Premier European dangerous game cartridge. Legendary in Africa for elephant, buffalo, and lion. Can be chambered in standard-length Mauser actions.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1905, Germany
Parent case: 8x57mm Mauser
Standardization: CIP
Bullet diameter: 0.366" (9.3 mm)
Case length: 2.441" (62 mm)
Overall length: 3.346" (85 mm)
Max pressure: 56,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 2300–2500 fps
Muzzle energy: 3200–4000 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yd
Common bullet weights: 232, 250, 286, 300 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Active
Also known as: 9.3x62 · 9.3 Mauser
History: Developed in 1905 by Otto Bock for hunting German colonial territories in Africa. Designed to fit standard Mauser 98 actions while providing dangerous game power. Became immensely popular with professional hunters and colonials. Regarded by many as the perfect all-around African cartridge. Still widely used in Europe and Africa today.
Notable firearms: Mauser M98, CZ 550, Sako 85, Blaser R8, Merkel rifles
Similar cartridges: .375 H&H Magnum, .35 Whelen, 9.3x74mmR